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FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) FCC Form 399: Reimbursement Request

Facility ID:
68834
Service:
DTV
Call Sign:
KPXD-TV
Channel:
25 (UHF)
File Number:
0000028363
FRN:
0001808468
Date Submitted:
11/17/2020

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

ION TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC

Doing Business As: ION TELEVISION LICENSE, LLC

Bianca Frye

601 CLEARWATER PARK ROAD

WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

United States

+1 (561) 682-4110 BIANCAFRYE@IONMEDIA.COM Corporation

Reimbursement Contact Information

Reimbursement Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

[Confidential]

 

 

 


Preparer Contact Information

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Preparer Contact Name and Information

Applicant Address Phone Email

The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact.

 

 

 

Broadcaster Information and Transition Plan

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Question Response
Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. No
Briefly describe transition plan Relocate from ASR# 1059733 to ASR# 1053994. Construct post-repack facilities at alternate location. No interim facilities required. Install new transmitter, RF system, transmission line, and antenna on post-repack channel. Pursuant to the CP Authorization

Transmitters

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Section Question Response
Transmitter Related Expenses Do you have transmitter related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmitter

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Existing Transmitter Information

Section Question Response
Existing Transmitter Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Site N/A
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? No
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Model Millennium
Year 1999
Type Inductive Output Tube
IOT Power Type Two
Power Capacity 40 kW

Primary Transmitter

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New Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
New Transmitter Use Primary (Main)
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Manufacturer
Model THU9-24 EVO
Transmitter Type Solid State
Solid State Cooling Liquid Cooled
Solid State Power capacity 37 kW
Justification for New Transmitter See attached Transmitter Exhibits. See attached Transmitter Upgrade Disclaimer.

Primary Transmitter

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Other Transmitter Costs

Section Question Response
Electrical Service Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) No
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) No
Transformer (480V) No
Power N/A
Rigid Conduit and Wiring No
Size N/A
Length N/A
Other Electrical Service Yes
Description Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter
HVAC Service Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? Yes
Type Heating and Cooling
Size 15 tons
Other Size N/A
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? Yes
Size 800.0 square feet
Channel 14 Costs Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? N/A
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? N/A
Is additional field engineering time needed? N/A
Number of Days N/A

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Other Transmitter Cost Not Listed

Name Description

Cost of Fence

Cost to remove and reinstall fencing around transmitter site to allow worker access

RF Interconnect

Interconnect between RF System and transmission line

Removal of Existing Equipment

Removal of existing transmitters and equipment / Site Prep

Antennas

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Section Question Response
Antenna Related Expenses Do you have antenna related expenses? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Add Antenna Information

Section Question Response
Existing Antenna Description Type of change Purchase New
Antenna Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner Amercian Tower
Site N/A
Is this antenna currently shared with any other stations? Yes
Is this antenna directional? Yes
Is antenna in operating condition? Yes
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Top
Polarization Horizontal
Type Broadband Panel
Number of Stations Supported 2
Number of Panels 12
Design power capacity in use 50.0 %
Lower Limit 470.00 MHz
Upper Limit 698.00 MHz
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model A/CK 40671/1
Year 2009

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the antenna is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
17037 KDFI

Primary Antenna

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New Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
New Antenna Description Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? Yes
Ownership Owned
Owner N/A
Is antenna shared? No
Is antenna directional? Yes
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? Yes
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types Class Full Power
Mounting Top Mount
Antenna position in stack Not in Stack
Polarization Elliptical
Type Slotted Coaxial
Number of Stations Supported N/A
Number of Panels/Bays N/A
Lower Limit N/A
Upper Limit N/A
Design power capacity in use N/A
Other Antenna Type N/A
ERP: 1000.0 kW
Manufacturer
Model TFU-31ETT/VP-R CT150
Year 2018
Justification for New Antenna Needed for operations on post-repack channel.

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Costs

Section Question Response
Combiner for Shared Antenna Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? No
Type
Number of channels supported N/A
Frequencies of channels supported N/A
Frequency N/A
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? N/A
Elbow Complex Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? Yes
Broadband or Single Channel? Single Channel
Feed Line Size 6 1/8 inches inches
Side Mount Brackets Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? No
Pattern Scatter Analysis Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? No
Sweep Test Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? Yes

Primary Antenna

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Other Antenna Cost Not Listed

Information not provided.

Transmission Line

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Section Question Response
Transmission Line Related Expenses Do you have transmission line related expenses? Yes

Primary Transmission Line

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Existing Transmission Line

Section Question Response
Existing Transmission Line Description Type of change Purchase New
Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Owner American Tower
Site N/A
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? Yes
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? Yes
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type Manufacturer
Type Waveguide
Diameter N/A
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length N/A
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 2
Length 1623 feet per run

Facility ID's and Call Signs of all stations with whom the transmission line is shared.

Facility ID Call Sign
17037 KDFI

Primary Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? No
Type Rigid
Diameter 6 1/8 inches
Other Diameter N/A
Segment Length 19 1/2 inches
Other Segment Length N/A
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1090 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Needed for operations on post-repack channel.

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sweep existing transmission line

Sweep existing transmission line

Interim Transmission Line

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New Transmission Line

Section Question Response
New Transmission Line Costs Use Interim
Description of Use N/A
Change Type Purchase New
Type Rigid
Diameter 4 1/16 inches
Segment Length 19 ½ '
Other Segment Length
Number of parallel runs 1
Length 1573 feet per run
Justification for New Transmission Line Final design of equip isn't complete, ION included estimates based on current understanding of design. Interim operation is assumed that ION will operate on its own antenna and line during the transition.

Interim Transmission Line

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Other Transmission Line Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Tower Equipment And Rigging Costs

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Section Question Response
Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? Yes

Primary Tower

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Add Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Modify Existing
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? No
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Yes
Is tower compliant with Rev G? Yes
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1053994
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 32° 35' 25.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 096° 58' 24.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1066.92 feet
Support Structure Height 983.58 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 829.39 feet
Structure Type TOWER - Free Standing or Guyed Structure
Tower Owner Sonsinger Broadcasting Company of Houston, L.P.
Date Constructed 10/01/1985

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
23084 KHKS FM
2809 KLTY FM
601 KNON FM
6378 KZPS FM
18114 KEGL FM

Primary Tower

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Tower Modification Costs

Section Question Response
Engineering Study Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: No study needed
Tower Reinforcements Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: No reinforcements needed

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower N/A
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Tower Structural Study

Tower Structural Study

Primary Tower

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Existing Tower

Section Question Response
Existing Tower Description Type of change Move Equipment
Tower Use Primary (Main)
Description of Use N/A
Ownership Leased
Is this tower consider Complex? Candelabra
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? Yes
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) Yes
Others Types of Users No
Is tower documented for structural analysis? Unknown
Is tower compliant with Rev G? No
Existing Tower Structure Registration Do you have a tower registration number? Yes
ASR Number 1059733
Coordinates (NAD83) Latitude (NAD83) 32° 32' 36.0" N-
Longitude (NAD83) 096° 57' 33.0" W-
Overall Structure Height 1635.15 feet
Support Structure Height 1523.60 feet
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) 813.97 feet
Structure Type GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes
Tower Owner American Towers, LLC
Date Constructed 06/18/2000

FM, AM or TV radio broadcasters. Facility ID's, Call Signs and Services of other broadcast stations with whom the tower is shared

Facility ID Call Sign Service
67910 KDTX-TV DTV
41380 KLNO FM
9627 KBFB FM
49323 KERA FM
55768 KKXT FM
28624 KVIL FM
23422 KTVT DTV
22201 KDAF DTV
23440 KMVK FM
17037 KDFI DTV
42359 KTXD-TV DTV
60534 KSTR-DT DTV
49324 KERA-TV DTV
67195 KLUV FM
1087 KRLD-FM FM
63779 KJKK FM
49326 KDTN DTV

Primary Tower

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Tower Rigging Costs

Section Question Response
Tower Rigging Costs Complex Tower Candelabra
Helicopter Services Required Are helicopter services required? No

Primary Tower

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Other Tower Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Section Question Response
Outside Project Management Services Do you require outside project management services? Yes
Number of Hours 180
Explanation Required by tower landlord.
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? N/A
Critical Facility N/A
Terrain-Shielded Facility N/A
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application Yes
For Auxiliary Facility No
For Main Facility Yes
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority Yes
Quantity 1
NEPA Section 106 environmental review Yes
Environmental Assessment Yes
ASR Modification Yes
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) Yes
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations Yes
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement Yes
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers Yes
RF Field Engineering Services Comprehensive coverage verification via field study Yes
RF exposure measurements Yes
Additional Field Engineering Service No
Number of Days N/A
Justification N/A

Outside Professional Services Costs

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Other Professional Services Expenses Not Listed

Information not provided.

Other Expenses

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Section Question Response
AM Pattern Disturbance Is an Impact Study needed? No
Is Remediation needed? No
Facility Expenses Name N/A
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed N/A
Name N/A
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? Yes
Permit and Filing Costs Local Zoning Yes
Non-zoning permits Yes
BLM or NFS Coordination No
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change Yes
FCC License to Cover Application Yes
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application Yes
Other Miscellaneous Expenses Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? Yes
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? Yes
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? Yes
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? Yes

Other Expenses

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Other Expenses Not Listed

Name Description

Sales Tax

Sales tax paid directly to state for repack equipment

Cost Information

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Transmitters

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $1,710,345.43 $1,059,639.38 N/A $1,034,639.38 N/A
Total for all systems $3,422,862.83 $1,977,718.62 N/A $1,703,105.61 N/A
Primary Transmitter THU9-24 EVO $1,710,345.43 $1,059,639.38 $1,034,639.38
Removal of Existing Equipment $28,300.00 $28,300.00 Please see Skyline Demo EST21322 Quote KPXD $28,300.00 N/A
Cost of Fence $2,054.50 $2,054.50 Please see attached Sonsinger Broadcasting invoice #194613 $2,054.50 N/A
Other -- Building Addition Size: 800.0 $9,040.00 $9,040.00 Please see attached quotes Alafia Communications Quote #ION Media Cedar Hill TX. $9,040.00 N/A
15 Ton system $88,400.00 $31,260.44 See attached Aire Dynamics Quote #11-11014-RBS-3 $31,260.44 N/A
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter $84,550.93 $84,550.93 See attached Innovative Electrical Services Quote #3797-2 $84,550.93 N/A
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW $1,473,000.00 $879,433.51 See attached Rohde & Schwarz Quote #SQ162514.2. Estimate includes taxes payable of $66,341.15 on order. Estimate also includes additional components determined necessary specified on attached Rohde & Schwarz Quote #131605.1. $879,433.51 N/A
RF Interconnect $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Removal of Existing Equipment

Component Description:
Cost to de-install and remove old transmitter equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached.
Amount:
$28,300.00
Cost of Fence

Component Description:
ION's share to remove and reinstall fencing around transmitter site, allowing access to equipment needed for tower work. The quoted amount of $4,109 was split with landlord. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,054.50
Other -- Building Addition Size: 800.0

Component Description:
Cost to remodel transmitter room for new equipment. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$7,490.00

Component Description:
Cost to remove old HVAC and replace transmitter ventilation. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,550.00
15 Ton system

Component Description:
50% "remaining balance" payment for placement and installation of HVAC systems for transmitter building. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$15,630.22

Component Description:
50% deposit payment for placement and installation of HVAC systems for transmitter building. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$15,630.22
Other Electrical Service: Electrical Installation for replacement transmitter

Component Description:
60% "progress payment" for electrical installation of primary transmitter. Cover letter and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$50,730.56

Component Description:
Balance payment for electrical installation of transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$15,327.60

Component Description:
Progress payment for electrical installation of transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,582.61

Component Description:
20% "deposit" payment for electrical installation of primary transmitter. Cover letter and supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$16,910.16
UHF - Liquid Cooled Solid State Transmitter 35 - 50 kW

Component Description:
25% "down payment" for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$218,643.38

Component Description:
Additional components determined necessary by site survey for transmitter. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$5,174.36

Component Description:
75% "remaining balance payment" for Rohde & Schwarz transmitter. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$655,615.77
RF Interconnect Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Antennas

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $308,530.00 $243,918.00 N/A $243,918.00 N/A
Total for all systems $3,422,862.83 $1,977,718.62 N/A $1,703,105.61 N/A
Primary Antenna TFU-31ETT/VP-R CT150 $308,530.00 $243,918.00 $243,918.00
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed) $12,300.00 $10,298.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #800070CMZ-1. $10,298.00 N/A
Sweep test of existing antenna $6,730.00 $6,400.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #800070CMZ-1. $6,400.00 N/A
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized $289,500.00 $227,220.00 See attached Dielectric Quote #800070CMZ-1. Cost of Vertical Polarization not included in estimate. $227,220.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Elbow complex, single channel, at antenna input, per 6 1/8. feedline (if needed)

Component Description:
Remaining balance due on primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation and detailed cost breakout attached.
Amount:
$1,029.80

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for primary elbow complex. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$4,634.10

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary elbow complex. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached.
Amount:
$4,634.10
Sweep test of existing antenna

Component Description:
Remaining balance due on repack sweep. Supporting documentation and detailed cost breakout attached.
Amount:
$640.00

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached.
Amount:
$2,880.00

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for repack sweep of primary antenna operations. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$2,880.00
UHF - High Power Top Mount (200-1000 kW), One station antenna , elliptically or circularly polarized

Component Description:
Remaining balance due on primary antenna. Supporting documentation and detailed cost breakout attached.
Amount:
$22,722.00

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary antenna. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached.
Amount:
$102,249.00

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for primary antenna. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$102,249.00

Cost Information

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Transmission Line

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $449,946.00 $160,294.30 N/A $153,035.06 N/A
Total for all systems $3,422,862.83 $1,977,718.62 N/A $1,703,105.61 N/A
Interim Transmission Line $223,366.00 $0.00 $0.00
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" $223,366.00 $0.00 Please see attached KPXD - ION Interim Equipment Purchase Exhibit. N/A N/A
Primary Transmission Line $226,580.00 $160,294.30 $153,035.06
Sweep existing transmission line $6,400.00 $6,400.00 N/A N/A N/A
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8" $220,180.00 $153,894.30 See attached Dielectric Quote #800070CMZ-1. $153,035.06 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 4 1/16" Information not provided.
Sweep existing transmission line Information not provided.
Rigid Transmission Line - copper, 6 1/8"

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for transmission line cut pieces. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$3,866.63

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary transmission line cut pieces. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached.
Amount:
$3,866.63

Component Description:
45% "prior to ship" payment for primary transmission line. Explanation of variance form and supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$65,385.81

Component Description:
Remaining balance due on primary transmission line. Supporting documentation and detailed cost breakout attached.
Amount:
$14,530.18

Component Description:
45% "down payment" for primary transmission line. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached.
Amount:
$65,385.81

Cost Information

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Tower Equipment and Rigging Costs

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $642,900.00 $226,047.68 N/A $226,047.68 N/A
Total for all systems $3,422,862.83 $1,977,718.62 N/A $1,703,105.61 N/A
Primary Tower TOWER $421,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) $421,000.00 $0.00 N/A N/A N/A
Primary Tower GTOWER $221,900.00 $226,047.68 $226,047.68
Tall Tower (greater than 500') $210,500.00 $214,647.68 See attached Worldwide Communications Quotes #S-18-868 and #S-18-950. Plus applicable sales tax. $214,647.68 N/A
Tower Structural Study $11,400.00 $11,400.00 See attached MEI Structural Consultants Quote #TX02570G dated 3/5/18 and dated 8/10/18 and Worldwide Communications Quote #S-18-900. $11,400.00 N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Complex Tower (includes, for example, those with candelabras and/or stacked antennas) Information not provided.
Tall Tower (greater than 500')

Component Description:
25% "balance due" payment for tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$49,375.00

Component Description:
Cost of field fabrication and clip angles during tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$3,579.97

Component Description:
Sales tax attributable to tower services. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$13,567.71

Component Description:
75% "deposit" payment for tower service. Supporting documentation attached.
Amount:
$148,125.00

Component Description:
Re-entered in another category per FCC instructions.
Amount:
N/A
Tower Structural Study

Component Description:
Cost for construction loading evaluation. ION was able to receive a permit without this loading evaluation, but vendor had already began partial work. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$900.00

Component Description:
Cost of tower structural study. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$8,000.00

Component Description:
Full cost incurred to perform antenna measurements and top plate inspection on Tower needed to supplement previous tower structural study. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00

Cost Information

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Outside Professional Services

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $189,650.00 $171,432.86 N/A $6,843.36 N/A
Total for all systems $3,422,862.83 $1,977,718.62 N/A $1,703,105.61 N/A
Outside Professional Services $189,650.00 $171,432.86 $6,843.36
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $5,260.00 $5,280.86 Please see Cooley invoices with detailed billing backups $5,280.86 Duplicate line item. ION is only requesting reimbursement for Invoice Dated 5/1/2018.
RF Exposure Measurements $21,050.00 $20,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed $84,200.00 $80,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) $2,105.00 $2,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet $10,520.00 $10,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed $6,310.00 $6,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization $3,680.00 $3,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations $4,210.00 $4,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $2,365.00 $2,250.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization $2,050.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application $1,580.00 $1,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application $3,155.00 $3,000.00 N/A $1,500.00 N/A
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development $7,360.00 $5,000.00 See AT Exhibits for more information. $62.50 N/A
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Prepare and or review reimbursement form $2,630.00 $2,500.00 N/A N/A N/A
Project management of the transition $28,440.00 $20,402.00 See AT Exhibit for more information. N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
KPXD portion of legal fees incurred between January 1 through June 30, 2018. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance attached. These fees have been paid.
Amount:
$537.87

Component Description:
Invoice for KPXD's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99

Component Description:
Invoice for station's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff and has provided corrected supporting documentation.
Amount:
$4,837.97

Component Description:
Invoice for KPXD's portion of general repack legal expenses incurred for 42 of the ION repack stations for period 2/1/2017 - 12/15/2017. Payee has corresponded with FCC staff. Cover letter, hourly supporting documentation and invoice attached.
Amount:
$4,742.99
RF Exposure Measurements Information not provided.
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed Information not provided.
FAA consultant, including cost of preparing FAA Form 7460 (Notice of Proposed Construction), if needed for height increase Information not provided.
ASR modification (prepare FCC Form 854) Information not provided.
Environmental Assessment, if triggered by NEPA Section 106 review or for certain structures over 450 feet Information not provided.
NEPA Section 106 environmental review, if needed Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Attorney Fees - Negotiation of lease and other matters for shared locations Information not provided.
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authorization Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application Information not provided.
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant preparation of engineering section of FCC Form 2100. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$1,500.00
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development

Component Description:
Cost of engineering consultant work for new channel assignment and antenna development. Hourly supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$62.50
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless Information not provided.
Prepare and or review reimbursement form Information not provided.
Project management of the transition Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Other Expenses

Where no predetermined cost estimate is available, any estimate provided will also become the predetermined cost (displayed in italics).
Description Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Estimated Cost Justification Actual Cost Actual Cost Justification
Sub-total $121,491.40 $116,386.40 N/A $38,622.13 N/A
Total for all systems $3,422,862.83 $1,977,718.62 N/A $1,703,105.61 N/A
Other Expenses $121,491.40 $116,386.40 $38,622.13
Sales Tax $28,499.27 $28,499.27 Sales tax paid directly to state of Texas for repack equipment $0.00 N/A
MVPD Notification of Channel Change $2,500.00 $2,500.00 N/A $2,500.00 N/A
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change $0.00 $0.00 The amount is yet to be determined (TBD) and ION will submit on-air announcement costs when finalized. N/A N/A
Equipment Storage $10,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A $2,320.00 N/A
Non-zoning permits $2,049.00 $2,049.00 N/A $2,049.00 N/A
Local Zoning $25,000.00 $25,000.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request $195.00 $190.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application $335.00 $325.00 N/A N/A N/A
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application $1,110.00 $1,070.00 N/A N/A N/A
DTV Medical Facility Notification $11,550.00 $6,500.00 N/A $6,500.00 N/A
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges $25,253.13 $25,253.13 This is what ION has been charged by vendors to deliver equipment needed for repack. $25,253.13 N/A
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) $15,000.00 $15,000.00 N/A N/A N/A

Components

Actual Information Description File Name
Sales Tax

Component Description:
Sales tax paid directly to the state of Texas for repack equipment. Supporting documentation and explanation of variance are attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$28,499.27
MVPD Notification of Channel Change

Component Description:
Cost of MVPD notifications for repack channel change. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,500.00
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change Information not provided.
Equipment Storage

Component Description:
Storage of antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$2,320.00
Non-zoning permits

Component Description:
Cost of permit from local government to install equipment on tower. Copy of permit and cover letter attached. This one time payment has been made.
Amount:
$2,049.00
Local Zoning Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Special Temporary Authorization request Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application Information not provided.
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 minor change CP application Information not provided.
DTV Medical Facility Notification

Component Description:
Cost of medical notifications for repack channel change. Supporting documentation attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$6,500.00
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges

Component Description:
Freight associated with delivery of antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$20,837.78

Component Description:
Freight associated with delivery of antenna. Supporting documentation is attached.
Amount:
$1,475.35

Component Description:
Cost to transport transmission line from shop to tower site. Supporting documentation is attached. This invoice has been paid.
Amount:
$2,940.00
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) Information not provided.

Cost Information

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Grand Total

Predetermined
Cost Estimate
Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Total for all systems $3,422,862.83 $1,977,718.62 $1,703,105.61

Reimbursement Status

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Question Response
The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. Yes
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. No
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. No

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT.

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  4. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (broadcasters) or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD).

  5. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  6. The above-named entity certifies that it will maintain and provide to the Commission detailed records, including receipts, of all costs eligible for reimbursement actually incurred.

  7. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  8. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a pre-requisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


11/17/2020

Certification

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Section Question Response
Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements

WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733).

  1. The Authorized Person signing below certifies and represents that he/she is authorized to submit this TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund Reimbursement Form on behalf of the above-named entity.

  2. The above-named entity certifies that the statements in this form and attached documentation are true, complete, and correct.

  3. The above-named entity acknowledges that all certifications and attached documentation are considered material representations.

  4. The above-named entity acknowledges the submission of the information herein creates no obligation on the part of the government to pay any amount.

  5. The above-named entity certifies that the equipment and services paid for with money from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund are necessary to change channels (full power and Class A stations) and/or otherwise modify a television station’s facility as a result of the spectrum repack (LPTV/TV Translator stations); or to minimize service disruption resulting from a repacked television station (FM stations); or to continue to carry the signal of a broadcaster that changes channels (MVPD) .

  6. The above-named entity certifies that all payments from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund (Fund) received by the entity listed on this form will be used only for expenses that are eligible for reimbursement from the Fund.

  7. The above-named entity certifies that the cost information/documents submitted reflect costs actually incurred.

  8. The above-named entity acknowledges that overpayments or payments in error must be promptly refunded to the Commission.

  9. The above-named entity certifies that it is in full compliance with all statutes, rules, regulations and governmental requirements for which compliance is a prerequisite for obtaining the payments herein requested.

I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Mario Vasquez

Vice President - Finance, Operations


11/17/2020

Attachments

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